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Renunciation

Noun: The act or instance of renouncing or giving up a claim, right, belief, or possession.

Example sentence: After years of fame and fortune, the actor's renunciation of his career shocked his fans.

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Noun: The formal rejection or abandonment of a religion.

Example sentence: The monk's renunciation of worldly desires demonstrated his commitment to his faith.

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Noun: A formal statement or declaration renouncing something.

Example sentence: The athlete issued a renunciation of any involvement in doping, denying all allegations against him.

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Noun: The act of renouncing or repudiating a throne.

Example sentence: The king's sudden renunciation left the nation without a clear successor to the throne.

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Noun: The act of renouncing or resigning from a position or office.

Example sentence: The CEO's renunciation of his role shocked the business world and prompted a search for a replacement.

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Verb: To formally reject, give up, or abandon something.

Example sentence: She decided to renunciate her inheritance and donate the money to charity instead.

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